This module requires students to enhance their management skills by participating in the running of a major collaborative event.

1. Planning and specifying a major event
2. Preparing a budget for a major event
3. Preparing a schedule (programme of events)
4. Overseeing the preparation of marketing materials (advertising posters, flyers, programmes etc)
5. Preparing necessary paperwork to run the event (contracts, application forms, risk assessments etc)
6. Conducting formal negotiations with marketing executives, corporate sponsors and contributors
7. Undertaking an individual role when manning and managing the live event

Comprising:
Coursework, Individual Logbook and group management folder weighted at 30% addressing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3.

A 2nd coursework - Event Inspection, supported by an individual evaluation (1200 words) weighted at 70% which will assess learning outcomes 1,2 and 3.

Production Offices; word processing, telephone, photocopying and internet access. Research facilities including libraries, the module website

Disqualified Combination - CE74014-5 Events Management for Technologists 2, BLB10153-4 - Marketing Principles

3 x 2 hour lectures plus 2 x 3 hour group and individual tutorials, workshops and regular whole group progress meetings. There will also be formal negotiation meetings with marketing professionals, contributors and prospective sponsors.

Bowden, G (2006) Events Management 2nd Edition - Butterworth-Heinman ISBN 0750665339
Shone, A (2004) Successful Events Management, 2nd Edition - Thompson Learning ISBN 1844800766

This module requires students to enhance their management skills by participating in the running of a major collaborative event. They will plan and oversee all aspects of a major event of their choosing. From preparing a budget for a major event, preparing a schedule (programme of events), overseeing the preparation of marketing materials (advertising posters, flyers, programmes etc), preparing the necessary paperwork to run the event (contracts, application forms, risk assessments etc), conducting formal negotiations with marketing executives, corporate sponsors and contributors, and finally undertaking an individual role when manning and managing the live event.